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That’s Seattle Channel video of today’s City Council briefing meeting, which – as is usual this time of year – included an update on proposed state legislation that the city is watching. Among the bills mentioned today: HB 1423, which would allow cities to try out vehicle-noise-enforcement cameras. District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka has taken extra interest in this one because of the issues on Alki and Harbor Avenues, so he asked for extra details. The council’s Legislature-focused staffers told him the bill was still alive, but with some changes, including redefining it as a potential pilot program expiring in 2028, adding various reporting requirements for cities that try it, and limiting it to cities of a current size (Seattle would still qualify). Meantime, Alki Community Council president Charlotte Starck sent a bulletin to other community advocates tonight urging wide support for HB 1423 and its counterpart SB 5417, as well as requesting signatures on this new Change.org petition.

BIZNOTE: Heartwood Law + HomeStreet Bank = drawing today, free workshop Thursday

March 3, 2025 9:40 pm

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Every month, HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in The Junction showcases a local business or organization, and ends the month with a drawing for a prize contributed by the showcase subject, with entries open to all branch visitors during the month.

Today, Jessica Webb of Heartwood Law visited the branch to wrap up her firm’s turn in the spotlight, and to join HomeStreet’s Andrew Tento in drawing the winner of a “family night basket” she put together with items from treats to games. This Thursday (March 6) at 5 pm, she’ll return to the branch (4022 SW Alaska) for another giveaway of sorts – a free presentation where you can learn about “Estate Planning 101.” It’s important information everyone should know, from health-care directives to powers of attorney – just show up to learn.

Meantime, the March spotlight at HomeStreet will shine on the Southwest Seattle Historical Society as it prepares for its April 11th gala.

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FOLLOWUP: Storm-damaged school flagpole keeps SW Myrtle closed. Here’s the plan of action

March 3, 2025 7:50 pm

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| High Point | Safety | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | West Seattle weather

(WSB photo, looking southwestward toward school and flagpole from 34th/Myrtle)

In our windstorm coverage last Tuesday, we mentioned that Our Lady of Guadalupe School had closed SW Myrtle between 34th and 35th – usually just a school-hours closure – because the stability of its flagpole was in question. The street has remained closed, and taped off, since then, while OLG determined whether the flagpole had to come down. Tonight, we checked back in, and the answer is “yes.” Dave from OLG tells WSB, “The pole needs to be taken down and we think that will occur on Thursday or Friday, and we will open the road at that point.” He says the flagpole eventually will be replaced.

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UPDATE: Here’s where you’ll find a Seattle Parks egg hunt in West Seattle this year

March 3, 2025 6:02 pm

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| Delridge | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2022 egg hunt at Delridge Community Center)

MONDAY: Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, which means Easter (April 20) is about a month and a half away, so egg-hunt season is approaching too. Seattle Parks published its citywide list of community-center egg hunts today, and so far they’re planning one in West Seattle – (updated) 10 am Saturday, April 19, at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW). We’re watching for announcements of others at non-Parks venues and will add those to our calendar too, once we get word of them.

ADDED TUESDAY: Parks tells us they’ve added one more West Seattle hunt to the list – High Point Community Center, also on April 19. The start time for that one and Delridge will be 10 am.

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ORCAS: Southern Residents headed toward this area

March 3, 2025 4:40 pm

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| West Seattle news | Whales

For four weeks, transient orcas – the ones that are NOT considered endangered – have been in the area (including that thrilling appearance within feet of West Seattle’s shore on Sunday). Now, Kersti Muul reports, Southern Resident Killer Whales have reappeared in central Puget Sound- J-Pod whales, including calf J62, were southbound, seen approaching Fay Bainbridge State Park, at last report. That’s still a ways north of here, so this is early heads-up depending on how fast they’re traveling. Please let us know if you see them!

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Learn about learning at South Seattle College! Open house next week

March 3, 2025 4:07 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Thinking about continuing your education – with a class, or a full certificate/degree program, or other career pathway? South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) is ready to show you what’s possible! Here’s the announcement of next week’s open house, and more:

South Seattle College will open its doors to prospective students and their families on Tuesday, March 11 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM for its annual Discover Open House. There will be campus tours, program presentations, opportunities to speak with faculty and advisors and more. Information on admissions, financial aid and other student resources will also be provided. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP. Learn more about the Discover South Seattle College Open House.

Located in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle, South Seattle College offers a variety of opportunities to help our community members reach their educational and career goals. Options at South include career training, college transfer and applied bachelor’s degrees, plus short-term training and personal enrichment courses.

The open house is part of the Discover Seattle Colleges events series happening March 3-13. The first series includes four online events exploring academic programs and career pathways at Seattle Colleges (including South Seattle College, Seattle Central College and North Seattle College). Furthermore, those interested in apprenticeships and skilled trades can attend the Discover South Seattle College Georgetown Open House on March 12. The Georgetown Campus Open House will also feature a Clean Water, Sustainable Building, and Green Jobs Symposium, hosted in collaboration with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks – Wastewater Treatment Division and South Seattle College’s Sustainable Building Science Technology program. Interested participants are invited to attend all events. See the full schedule and sign up at seattlecolleges.edu/discover.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: West Seattle restaurant Ephesus – now Efesis – sets the date for reopening

March 3, 2025 1:22 pm

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

(WSB photos)

It’s been a little over a year since we first told you the original 25-year owner of Ephesus planned to reopen the restaurant at 5245 California SW. Now, Hasan Ocak (above) has set his reopening date: This Wednesday (March 5). And there’s a new name: Efesis. More on that in a moment. We visited him there this morning to find out details he hadn’t set during our previous conversations, and to see inside the space.

Hasan was there with his head chef, Huseyn, who told us he had worked there both with Hasan and with the operators who leased the space until a year and a half ago. Huseyn says his departure from their employment is when they changed the menu to a Greek emphasis; now Turkish food is back.

The menu is undergoing final work right now but here’s a look at what’s been roughed out. (Click the link to see our image showing the main dinner menu; they’ll also have appetizers nightly from a rotating list including hummus, eggplant salad, spinach dip, roka salad, haydari yogurt (with cucumber and dill), sauteed mushrooms, and more.

About the name: Hasan says they’re changing it to avoid issues regarding the previous operators, who have been running a venue called Ephesus in Pioneer Square. Efesis, he says, is Turkish and is pronounced the same way. The signage will change.

One thing that won’t: When the weather warms up, the restaurant will enjoy two floors of deck space, both looking toward Puget Sound – here’s the second-floor view:

Efesis will be open 4 pm-10 pm, nightly except Mondays. Hasan says with a big smile that he eventually plans to have two chefs and two assistants – including him.

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YOU CAN HELP: Denny-Sealth Performing Arts fundraiser extended

March 3, 2025 12:30 pm

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| How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS culture/arts

An arts program serving two schools has just extended its fundraiser – here’s the donation invitation we were asked to share with you:

(Photo courtesy Jaeney Hoene)

Support Denny-Sealth Performing Arts!

We are inviting all community members to use the Snapraise links below to support the performing arts at Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School. Our amazing performing arts programs need your support to provide coaching, instruments, uniforms, maintenance and repair, and performance/competition opportunities for students.

We just passed the $10,000 mark with a goal of $15,000. Help us reach our goal!

Last day to contribute is Tuesday, March 11!

Denny International Middle School – https://raise.snap.app/donate/denny-middle-school-music-booster-2025

Chief Sealth IHS – https://raise.snap.app/donate/chief-sealth-intl-music-booster-2025

If you are a local business or community member wondering how you can support our programs directly, please contact DSPA co-chairs, Mary Wiener (mary_r_wiener@yahoo.com) and Jaeney Hoene (jaeney@me.com)

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From stories to support, here’s the list for your West Seattle Monday

March 3, 2025 9:54 am

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| West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Some daffodils are blooming! Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening (and not happening) for the rest of today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COURTS CLOSED: Seattle Parks sent an alert this morning that the tennis and pickleball courts at High Point Community Center are closed through Thursday for annual maintenance.

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three places to play tonight! … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: It’s back, every Monday. Doors open at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights, jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday night, sing your heart out during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who contributes listings to our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Life-saving lessons for parents this Thursday

March 3, 2025 9:00 am

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| Health | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Before we get to what’s happening today/tonight, here’s a note about a chance to learn life-saving lessons this Thursday night at West Seattle High School:

WSHS will be hosting our 8th annual Forefront Suicide Prevention Parent Night, Thursday, March 6th, from 6-8 pm in the WSHS library. This parent night will focus on learning the stats and risk factors for teen suicide, as well as teaching parents active listening skills and how to listen to their teens with empathy. Preventing death by suicide is everyone’s job- from school staff to parents, friends and the community as a whole. WSHS has partnered with Forefront in the Schools to educate our entire West Seattle community on suicide and how we, as a team, play a role in prevention.

Please RSVP at the following link: Forefront Parent Night RSVP

RSVP is recommended, not required. Questions? Contact School Counselor Mallory Neuman at mlneuman@seattleschools.org

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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: First Monday in March

March 3, 2025 6:00 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, March 3, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN

Forecast toplines – cloudy, showers expected, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:45 am and 5:57 pm. First 6 pm sunset of the year will be Wednesday, but don’t get used to the 6 pm times, because this Saturday night/Sunday morning is when we “spring forward” an hour, and suddenly sunsets will be after 7 pm.

(Weekend sunset, photographed by Chris Frankovich)

ROAD WORK UPDATES

-The Admiral Way Bridge remains in flux.

-The 35th/Edmunds sinkhole has been patched.

-Weekend work replaced a concrete panel (photo above) at the southeast corner of Fauntleroy/Alaska.

-In White Center, work starts today on SW 104th east of 16th SW. By mid-month, that intersection will be closed for work

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedule. Note that the NB California/Fauntleroy stop is scheduled to be closed this week because of “construction,” with riders told to use a temporary California/Graham stop instead.

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V serving as the “bonus boat.”

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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